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Cardinal Dolan of Ballwin Returns to St. Louis
In his first visit to St. Louis since he became Cardinal, the former member of Holy Infant Church in Ballwin delivered a mass in which he discussed St. Louis' Catholic community.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan's visit to St. Louis this weekend made headlines throughout the area as a former member of in Ballwin talked about the identity of the Catholic Church.
Dolan was elevated to the status of Cardinal in February and presently serves as Archbishop of New York City. Returning to his home territory this weekend, Dolan made multiple references to the character of the area in a playful homily delivered at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on Sunday.
“If I could, I’d put this red hat on top of the Arch, on top of this magnificent basilica, on the tower of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and on those other shrines of St. Louis so sacred to me — Steak n Shake, Ted Drewes and Imo’s," Dolan said, according to St. Louis Review.
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See More Local Headlines About Cardinal Timothy Dolan:
• Cardinal Dolan Says Coming Home to St. Louis Is Pure Joy (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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• In homecoming, Cardinal Dolan expresses gratitude to St. Louis (St. Louis Review)
• Cardinal Dolan Being Criticized by National Organization (KSDK)
• Cardinal Dolan Comes Home (CBS St. Louis)
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